Softball

2013 MIT Softball Headlines

Leah Alpert Named to Capital One Academic All-America TeamCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – It was announced earlier this week by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) that MIT senior Leah Alpert (Needham, Mass.) was named to the third team of the Capital One Academic All-America softball team. She is only the sixth player in MIT softball history and the first since 1994 to be named to one of the three teams.

MIT Softball Eliminated from NEWMACs Following Loss to WheatonSPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The MIT softball team were eliminated from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) tournament on Saturday afternoon with its loss to Wheaton College with a score of 4-1. Sophomore Kelly Wang (La Canada, Calif.) scored the lone run in the seventh inning.

May02,2013

Christensen and Alpert Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District First TeamCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT softball seniors Anna Christensen (Vernon Hills, Ill.) and Leah Alpert (Needham, Mass.) were named to the Capital One Academic All-District as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday afternoon. With their selection to the first team, the two Engineers will now be placed on the national ballot and will be eligible for selection to the Capital One Academic All-America team, to be announced later this month.

May01,2013

MIT Softball Downs Brandeis For First Time in 8 YearsCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT softball team won against Brandeis University for the first time since the 2005 season on Wednesday afternoon, taking the first game with a score of 2-1 and the second in 10-2. Sophomore Sarah Van Belleghem (Los Gatos, Calif.) led the Engineers with five runs throughout the day, going 4-for-6 with two RBIs.

April27,2013

MIT Softball Falls to Wellesley in Game One of NEWMAC TournamentSPRINGFIELD, Mass. - In the opening round of the 2013 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Tournament, fifth-seeded MIT fell to fourth-seeded Wellesley College with a score of 2-0. This is the first time since the 2005 season that the Engineers have made it to the NEWMAC tournament. MIT dipped to 17-13 for the season, while the Blue moved to 22-12.

April24,2013

Engineers Clinch Berth in NEWMAC Championship After Sweeping WPIBABSON PARK, Mass. – Unable to play at home like planned, MIT traveled to Babson Park to face WPI in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) double header on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. There, the MIT Engineers defeated the WPI Engineers in both games with a score of 2-1 in the first game and 8-2 in the second. MIT is now 16-12 and 7-7 in NEWMAC play, while WPI ended its season with a record of 11-23 and 5-11 in conference action.

April17,2013

MIT Softball Falls to Springfield College in Conference Double HeaderCAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT softball team fell to Springfield College in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) double header on Wednesday afternoon with a score of 9-0 in the first game and 8-0 in the second. The Engineers dipped to 15-12 for the season and 5-7 in NEWMAC play, while the Pride are now 18-16 and 10-2 in conference play.

April14,2013

Engineers Win First Game against Babson in 10 YearsCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In a double header that was rescheduled due to rain on Friday afternoon, the MIT softball team faced New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) foe, Babson College, at home on Sunday afternoon. The Engineers fell to the Beavers in a close first game with a score of 2-1 but picked up a win the second with a score of 4-2.

April13,2013

MIT Softball Defeats Smith in NEWMAC DoubleheaderNORTHAMPTON, Mass. - In a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader, the MIT softball team defeated Smith College with a score of 9-0 in the first game and 2-1 in the second. The Engineers are now 14-9 for the season and 4-4 in NEWMAC play, while the Pioneers dipped to 6-16 and 0-10 in conference action.

April09,2013

MIT Softball Splits with UMass BostonBOSTON, Mass. - The MIT softball team split in its game with UMass Boston on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, winning the first game with a score of 2-1 and falling in the second, 2-1. The Engineers are now 12-9 for the season, while UMass Boston are 6-18.

April06,2013

Engineers Defeated by Wheaton in Conference ActionCAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT softball team fell to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) rival, Wheaton College, at home on Saturday afternoon with a score of 6-5 in a close first game and 8-0 in the second. The Engineers dipped to 11-8 for the season and 2-4 in NEWMAC play, while the Lyons are now 16-10 and 6-2 in conference action.

April05,2013

MIT Softball Falls to Wellesley College in NEWMAC ActionWELLESLEY, Mass. â At its first away games of the season against New England Womenâs and Menâs Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) rival Wellesley College, the MIT softball team fell to the Blue with a score of 4-1 in the first game and 5-1 in the second. The Engineers are now 11-6 for the season and 2-2 in NEWMAC action, while Wellesley is now 12-6 for the season and 4-2 in conference play.

April03,2013

Engineers Win Ninth Straight Game After Defeating SuffolkCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT softball team defeated Suffolk University in its double header on Wednesday afternoon with a score of 5-1 in the first game and 12-2 in the second. This is the first time since 1999 that the Engineers have had a win against the Rams. MIT are now 11-4 for the season after having won the last nine games in a row.

April01,2013

Marshall Receives NEWMAC AccoladesCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Freshman Alexandra Marshall (Glen Head, N.Y.) was named the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week after her impressive week at the mound. She is now 3-2 for her first collegiate season.

March29,2013

MIT Softball Defeats Coast Guard in Double HeaderCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the first time in six years, the MIT softball team defeated the Coast Guard Academy with a score of 10-2 in the first game and 4-1 in the second. The Engineers are now 9-4 for the season and 2-0 in NEWMAC play, while the Bears dipped to 9-7 and 2-2 in conference play.

March27,2013

Engineers Defeat Oberlin and Wis.-Stevens Point on Final Day in FloridaCLERMONT, Fla. – On its final day in Florida before returning to chilly New England, the MIT softball team won its games against Oberlin College, 3-2, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 5-0, with both games going to eight innings. The Engineers ended their Spring Trip with a record of 5-4, bringing their season record to 7-4.

March26,2013

Softball Wins Against Indiana Tech and No. 16 St. ThomasCLERMONT, Fla. – The MIT softball team had a very successful day on Tuesday, defeating Indiana Tech, 5-0, and St. Thomas (Minn.), who is ranked No. 16 in the country for Division III, with a score of 2-1. The Engineers, who have just one more day and two more games left in sunny Florida, are now 5-4 for the season and 3-4 for Spring Trip.

March25,2013

Engineers Split, Fall to Buffalo State and Defeat Grove CityCLERMONT, Fla. – MIT softball went 1-1 in their games on Monday afternoon at the National Training Center in Florida, falling to Buffalo State College, 10-5 and picking up a win against Grove City College later that day with a score of 8-1. The Engineers are now 3-4 for the season and 1-4 for their Spring Trip.

March24,2013

MIT Softball Drops Game Against No. 7 Luther in FloridaCLERMONT, Fla. – The MIT softball team were scheduled to face No. 7 nationally-ranked Luther College and Indiana Tech on Sunday afternoon at the National Training Center in Florida but, due to poor weather conditions, only the first game was played. In a game that was originally set for 1:00 p.m., the Engineers and the Norse did not play until 7:00 p.m. MIT, who took an early lead in the game, ultimately fell to Luther, 8-2.

MIT Softball Wins Season-Opening Games Against NewburyCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After trailing by two runs at the top of the second inning of the first game on Thursday afternoon, the MIT softball team came from behind to defeat Newbury College, 8-2, in non-conference play. Later on in the evening, the Engineers won their second game against the Nighthawks, 3-0. The games were the season opener for Tech, while Newbury fell to 3-7 for the season.

January14,2013

2013 MIT Softball Schedule ReleasedCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT softball will open its 2013 season at home on March 14 when it faces Newbery College. This is the first time in the past four years that MIT have played a team other than Simmons College in the season opener. The Engineers will host the Sharks the following week, on Tuesday, March 19.

December13,2012

Six MIT Softball Players Named All-America Scholar AthletesCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second time in the last two months, the MIT softball team received accolades from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for its academic success during the 2012 season. In October, the Engineers earned the organization’s All-Academic Team award for posting a 3.589 grade point average.

November29,2012

MIT Softball Collects NFCA Academic RecognitionCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT softball team was recently recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for posting the second-highest cumulative grade point average among all Division III teams during the 2011-12 academic year. .

July20,2012

Softball Introduces Freshman ClassCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT softball team will welcome three new members for the 2013 season. “We are pleased and excited to welcome Alex, Tori, and Alexandra to the MIT softball program, and look forward to their contribution over the next four years,” said head coach Jen Williams.